McBrides appoints new managing partner

McBrides Chartered Accountants has announced the appointment of Tanya Hamilton as the firm’s new managing partner, following news that Nick Paterno will step down from the role after 13 years. 

The changes have been effective since Saturday (1 July) and come as the firm celebrates its 50th anniversary. 

While Paterno stepped back from management responsibilities, he will concentrate on advising his client portfolio and business development.

Hamilton is only the third managing partner in the firm’s history and first joined the Sidcup-headquartered firm as a graduate 28 years ago, qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1998. 

She was made partner in 2014 and worked alongside Paterno, developing a specialism advising clients in the professional services sector. 

During her time as partner at the firm, Tanya has led recruitment, training and development, and initiated “successful” community fundraising and education initiatives. 

Hamilton said: “I’m delighted to step up and take on the challenge of managing McBrides and continue the excellent work that Nick has pioneered over the last 13 years. 

“On behalf of our other partners, I thank him for leading the firm so ably, particularly through the challenges presented by the pandemic.”  

She added: “As we look to our next 50 years, I’m excited to create an environment where we provide our clients with the highest quality services, recruit the best local talent and provide staff with exciting career development opportunities.”

Paterno said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of managing McBrides over the last 13 years and I am proud of how far the partners and team have progressed the practice over that period. 

“Having worked together for so long, I know Tanya will expertly steer McBrides into a new and exciting phase of growth. I’m looking forward to supporting her and having more time to work with my clients and help them achieve their goals.”